Winburg, South Africa

Full City Profile

16,862 Population 650/sq mi density

4,718 ft Elevation 1,438 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Winburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Area	26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²)
Population Density	650/sq mi
Coordinates	-28.5181°N, 27.0093°W
Timezone	Africa/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 30, 2024.

Apr 22, 1999	10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M5.7	73 km
Oct 30, 1994	6 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.6	60 km
Jun 6, 1992	5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M5.3	61 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M5.0	63 km
Jul 29, 2000	13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa	M4.9	82 km
Mar 22, 2019	8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.9	55 km
Jul 13, 1998	14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.9	66 km
Dec 11, 1996	8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	72 km
Jul 29, 1997	8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	76 km
Nov 14, 1990	7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.8	49 km
Feb 28, 2002	5 km E of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	63 km
Oct 11, 2003	7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.8	84 km
Aug 1, 1997	15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	76 km
Mar 1, 2015	8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.8	61 km
May 19, 1995	7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	59 km
Dec 17, 1995	15 km W of Welkom, South Africa	M4.7	75 km
Jun 15, 2022	6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa	M4.6	75 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.6	63 km
Aug 22, 1991	7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa	M4.5	55 km
Jan 25, 2020	11 km S of Welkom, South Africa	M4.5	55 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
March	67°F (20°C)	3.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	53°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
December	71°F (21°C)	2.9 in

Winburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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